The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is the official measure of relative deprivation in England. It is part of the Indices of Deprivation (IoD), which look at different aspects of disadvantage. IMD uses a well-established method to define deprivation broadly, covering many areas of life such as income, employment, health, education, housing, and living environment. The IMD 2025 initial report highlights...
The dashboard below provides the latest available data for local authorities in Essex*. This is drawn from official sources such as Government statistics, the Office for National Statistics and Nomis. Data is summarised into the following topics: Business, Economy and Industry Climate, Environment and Land Community Safety Education, Skills and Learning Community Information and Demographics ...
The cost-of-living crisis is likely to impact council-tax collection rates. This presentation visualises vulnerability to council-tax non-payment using a ‘Vulnerability Index’.
Council tax is a charge made on all domestic properties to help pay for local services. The amount of council tax payable for a particular property varies according to property type and location. The council tax is paid to the local district/ borough/ city council, but a percentage of the amount paid is used by Essex County Council for the services provided by the council.
